Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Compost it by cutting it up and putting it on the pile. My daughter-in-law came up with this idea, buying bulk pumpkins and bulk flowers. Like me, buy them used and then reuse them each year.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. It’s possible to bring your own bags for bulk food items in a lot of cases. Compost kitchen waste to feed your garden. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food. Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2012

And while there are many individuals and groups working to make that a reality, it’s a rather difficult achievement because of the way we have set our society up to be one of convenience and disposability rather than reuse. Pick up some reusable containers and shop in bulk for everything possible. What kinds of things have you tried?

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